All posts tagged "learning a language"
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59Expat EssentialsIn the English bubble: Four words every expat needs to ban from their vocabulary
I have a confession. It took me six years of living in the Netherlands to start speaking the language. I know, this...
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Mary Porcella: 10 ways to improve your European language skills
Most Europeans are multi-lingual, especially in countries such as Switzerland and Belgium with more than one national language. If you’re an English-speaking...
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Learning Italian, Pt. 2: Okay, now for the tricky part
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 2 of a two-part series about learning Italian. You can jump to Pt. 1 here.) Ever dream...
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Learning Italian (Pt. 1): What’s easy, what’s difficult and a few tips and tricks
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 1 of two parts.) Italian is a beautiful language. It is fun to speak and listen to,...
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Studying German: Learning the basics, European Standards, qualifying for residency and going to a public university for free
When I found out I was going to be living and working in Germany for 3-to-5 years, I decided to revive my...
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Carla Bastos in Italy: Learning Italian will open doors, start friendships and, well, change your life
(Editor’s note: This post about learning Italian is the latest installment in a continuing series of posts about Carla Bastos’ new expat life...
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Alice Verberne: Program some French lyrics into your playlist and improve your French while adding amour to your Valentine’s Day
I realized on a visit to the United States that my sister’s Alexa does not understand French. When I requested a few...
